REAL-TIME SERVICE RESTORATION IN DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS - A PRACTICAL APPROACH

This paper presents a methodology for determination of a best set of service restoration strategies for affected load points due to a fault in a distribution network. The method is based on minimum number of switching operations, minimum losses and adherence to the voltage & current constraints. Schemes are also discussed for automatic identification of affected load points and non-restorable load points. Where restoration is not possible satisfying voltage and current constraints, a scheme for load shedding is also suggested considering priorities of loads.